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1971 Map of Bivins Channing Ranch

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Bivins Channing Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Bivins Channing Ranch and the nearby Bivins Channing Farm anchor this 1971 study of the Panhandle landscape where Hartley, Moore, and Oldham counties converge. The terrain is defined by the incision of East Cheyenne Creek and Rica Creek into the high plains, creating a complex drainage system that contrasts with the flat, elevated ranchlands.

Industrial infrastructure is prominent across the sheet, reflecting the mid-century energy development of the region. Dozens of sites marked Gas Well and several Gravel Pits are scattered throughout, alongside a dedicated Pumping Sta and a Drill Hole. The presence of small settlements like Heidon and numerous private roads underscores the transition from open range to a managed resource landscape during this era of Texas water and mineral exploration.